Sexual Misconduct, Title IX, and Discrimination

Dominican University of California strives to create a community in which all of its members are protected from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. Dominican prohibits such behavior in all University operations.

What can be reported under this policy?

The policy includes any incidents and/or concerns about discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and/or retaliation.

Access the full policy below:

Policy Guide: Title IX + SB493 + DHR Policy

For incidents before August 14th, please refer to this version: DHSMR – Prior to Aug. 14, 2020.

For information to aid survivors, please read Resource Packet for Survivors.

How to file a report:

Reports may be filed in the following ways:

University Counseling Services
Bertrand Hall, Room 100
(415) 485-3258

Center for Domestic Peace (off-campus)
734 A St.
San Rafael, CA 
English (415) 924-6616
Spanish (415) 924-3456
Text (415) 526-2557

Community Violence Solutions
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite F-109
San Rafael, CA 
(800) 670-7273

Title IX Coordinator

Casey Halcro (Coordinator)
casey.halcro@dominican.edu or TitleIX@dominican.edu
(415) 482-1847
Magnolia Carriage House

Paul Raccanello (Deputy Coordinator)
paul.raccanello@dominican.edu or TitleIX@dominican.edu
(415) 485-3223 
Edgehill Mansion – 2nd Floor

Lorisa Lorenzo – Student Conduct and Support
lorisa.lorenzo@dominican.edu
(415) 482-1989 
Edgehill Mansion – 2nd Floor

San Rafael Police Department (off-campus)
1400 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA
Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: (415) 485-3000

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Individuals involved in the Title IX resolution process, including the Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision makers, and appeal delegates complete training through the SUNY Student Conduct Institute. Training materials may be accessed by viewing on the badge on the SUNY website.

Although pregnancy is not considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), federal Title IX guidance requires that universities provide pregnant and parenting students with the same accommodations as similarly situated individuals with non-pregnancy related temporary disabilities. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex – including pregnancy, parenting, and pregnancy-related conditions. Protections also apply to pregnancy loss and termination.

Under Title IX, pregnant and parenting students have the right to continue their education, and Dominican is committed to the success of our pregnant and parenting students. Furthermore, we respect the privacy and confidentiality of pregnant and parenting students. Information regarding a student's pregnancy or related accommodations will be treated confidentially and disclosed only on a need-to-know basis.

For additional information, please review the Pregnant and Parenting Students Support and Accommodation Guide

For more information, please contact us.

Paul Raccanello

Paul Raccanello, EdD

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
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Lorisa Lorenzo, PhD

Associate Dean of Students